Production Framer

Promise Robotics Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Promise Robotics Inc. is launching a state-of-the-art robotic homebuilding plant in the Greater Edmonton Region and seeks a Production Framer to assemble wall, floor and roof structures.

You will read blueprints, measure and cut framing lumber, install windows/doors, and frame panels while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role offers on-site work in Edmonton, with potential to train as Robotic Machine Operator.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 2+ years of residential framing experience.
• Journeyman Carpenter certification is a strong asset.
• Proficient in building codes.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit software is a strong asset.
• Team work oriented.
• Excellent problem solving skills and good communication skills.
• Residential construction knowledge.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules.
• Knowledge of imperial and metric measurement systems.
• Must be able to push, pull and move equipment and/or material up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• May require work in hazardous environments requiring protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble/finish pre-built wall, floor, and roof structures.
• Analyze blueprints to prepare layouts and materials for framing a house.
• Measure, cut, and assemble framing lumber for residential buildings.
• Install exterior windows and doors.
• Frame floor panels according to joist layout and drawings.
• Conduct interior work such as fitting interior doors and casings.
• Operate hand and power tools such as saws, drills, nail guns, and measuring tapes.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to others.
• Maintain safety standards in the workplace.
• Follow quality control procedures and ensure materials are available.
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement sessions.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Residential framing

Blueprint reading

Tool operation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Carpenter certification (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

We are starting production at our state-of-the-art robotic homebuilding plant in partnership with several large homebuilders within the Greater Edmonton Region. Powered by Promise Robotics' transformative production lines for timber-based panelized construction, the new plant enables our group of homebuilding partners tosignificantly increase the capacity and speed of home production within the fast-growing region of Edmonton, AB.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking a Production Framer to frame manual wall panels, floors, stairs and/or roofs. In this role you will preform a variety of tasks involving physical labor and are required to operate equipment and hand and power tools. This role also has the opportunity to be trained to become Robotic Machine Operators.

What you will do:

• Assemble/finish pre-built wall, floor, and roof structures
• Examine and understand specifics of blueprints and building plans to prepare project layouts to determine the dimensions and materials required for building the frame for a house
• Measure, cut, and assemble the framing lumber needed to build residential buildings.
• Install exterior windows and doors
• Frame floor panels as per joist layout and framing shop drawings
• Conduct interior work such as fitting interior doors and casings
• Use a variety of hand and power tools such as saws, drills, nail guns, framer's squares, and measuring tapes.
• Provide on the job training & mentorship to other employees.
• Maintain safety standards in the work place.
• Follow quality control procedures.
• Ensure that the required materials and supplies are available.
• Participate actively in problem solving sessions, continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as required.

What you will need to succeed:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 2+ years of residential framing experience.
• Journeyman Carpenter certification is a strong asset
• Proficient in building codes
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit software is a strong asset
• Team work oriented.
• Excellent problem solving skills and good communication skills.
• Residential construction knowledge.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules.
• Knowledge of imperial and metric measurement systems.
• Must be able to push, pull and move equipment and/or material up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• May require work in hazardous environments requiring protective equipment.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.